sailing

Sailors are passionate about their time on the water — buoyed by a sense of empowerment as the wind fills
the sails and the boat glides peacefully through the water. Sailing is a green activity and is fulfilling
for anyone at any age. This is the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming about — to share with family and
friends close to home or in magnificent cruising grounds around the world. Whether you’re interested
in day sailing, cruising, competitive racing, or charter vacations, there is a sailboat for you and a
lifetime of sailing adventures ahead.

Sailboats differ from other types of boats in that they are propelled partly or entirely by wind; they
use sails to transform the power of the wind into power that moves the boat through the water.
The term sailboat covers a wide variety of sailing craft, each with its own characteristics and
styles. In general, sailboats are distinguished by size, hull configuration, keel type, number of
sails, use and purpose. Read more about buying a sailboat and sailing basics.

Sailboats

There is nothing more satisfying than harnessing the power of Mother Nature.

There is nothing more satisfying than harnessing the power of Mother Nature.

There is nothing more satisfying than harnessing the power of Mother Nature.

There is nothing more satisfying than harnessing the power of Mother Nature.

There is nothing more satisfying than harnessing the power of Mother Nature.

There is nothing more satisfying than harnessing the power of Mother Nature.

There is nothing more satisfying than harnessing the power of Mother Nature.

There is nothing more satisfying than harnessing the power of Mother Nature.

There is nothing more satisfying than harnessing the power of Mother Nature.

There is nothing more satisfying than harnessing the power of Mother Nature.

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Choosing the Right Sailboat for You

September 21, 2007

Traditional wisdom says to start with something small, maybe a dinghy or simple sloop (single-masted
boat with two sails), hone your skills and move up. That’s great for your kids –a boat that can
capsize will teach you to sail very quickly – but most adults are better off investing in a small
keelboat…

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Pro Tip

If you are at risk of colliding with another boat and all else fails, then agreed sailing rules are that whichever boat has the other boat on its starboard side must yield right of way.